Tesla Model 3: Sensor - Radar - Front (Calibration)
Calibrate
- Perform a 4-wheel alignment. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- With an assistant, use Toolbox to perform a radar drive cycle
calibration:
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For new radar applications, proceed to step 4.
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For existing radar applications, proceed to step 5.
Warning:
Perform the calibration procedure in a suitable location and comply
with all local traffic safety laws.
Note: Be prepared to drive the vehicle once the calibration process
is initiated. The calibration routine takes between 2 to 5 minutes to complete.
When finished, calibration results are displayed in a popup message in the
calibration routine window.
- For newly installed radar applications (post-radar swap), follow these
steps:
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In Toolbox, open the "New Radar Calibration Dashboard."
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Select "PROC_RADC_X_PLANT-MODE" and then click Run. Wait for the action to
finish.
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Select "Radar Calibration Routine" and then click Run.
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Observe onscreen driving instructions to prepare for the calibration
procedure, and then click OK.
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Press the brake pedal, and then shift into Drive.
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Select "Service Radar Alignment" and then click Run.
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Release the brake pedal and proceed to drive the vehicle to begin the
calibration procedure.
- For existing radar applications, follow these steps:
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In Toolbox, open the "Existing Radar Calibration Dashboard."
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Select "Radar Calibration Routine" and then click Run.
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Observe onscreen driving instructions to prepare for the calibration
procedure, and then click OK.
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Press the brake pedal, and then shift into Drive.
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Select "Service Radar Alignment" and then click Run.
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Release the brake pedal and proceed to drive the vehicle to begin the
calibration procedure.
- Verify that no radar related alerts are triggered.
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Remove
Remove the front fascia. See Fascia - Front (Remove and Install).
Release the clip that attaches the front radar sensor wiring harness to
the front end carrier.
Disconnect the e
Remove
Remove the rear view mirror. See Mirror - Rear View (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the mirror front cover to the windshield
bracket, and then separate the cover
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Tool, Flashlight, UV (1053591-00-A)
UV Leak Detection Kit (1080563-01-A)
Procedure
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cov
Navigate on Autopilot changes lanes to either
prepare Model 3 for an upcoming off-ramp, to
increase your driving speed (not to exceed
your set cruising speed), or to move Model 3
out of a left-most lane when you are not
passing other vehicles. A message displays at
the top of the map's tur